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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1947
Page
4
Public outlook for 1948 centers on a Presidential election and inflation risks as dominant issues. Voters are urged to study party records and candidates while trust in common sense guides decisions. The Frederick ransom of 1864, still unpaid, looms as a historical example of delayed wartime settlements.
For a dead poetess the cloven pine Sang in elfin glee. So delicate and fair a grace She wore and in her burned the glow. Through pain and strife she gave her all to sweeten life. Patient loyal from the start she kept a tolerant heart.
Dorothy Dix considers why divorce rates rise with modern marriage. She cites easier finances, changing social norms, and greater acceptance of divorce, noting women’s self sufficiency and desire for freedom as key factors. She compares grandparental perseverance with today’s more casual approach to marriage.
Fifty years ago in Cumberland the state versus Piedmont Pulp and Paper Co. entered its ninth day with a physician confirming the river water smelled of old boots. Nearby, C N Hauer of Buffalo displayed a deer and black bear at his restaurant as the W C T U ladies planned a Montevue visit with gifts and an entertainment for sewing school children. Clerks at Fenner and Kemp presented their bosses a fine chair, and Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias elected officers for the coming year led by Chancellor Commander Henry.
December 27 1927 recounts include the sale of $40 0Q county holdi gs of four and a quarter percent Liberty bonds at 104 for each 100 par value a robbery at the intersection south of Frederick involving GEN OIL CO manager George Alger the 1919 classes and a High School reunion and banquet with officers elected Alverta Comer Charles F Bowers Franklin B Reese Ruth C Grove and Welty Fahrney also notes the Central Chemical sales rep meeting in Hagerstown
President Truman plans to demand new measures against inflation in his January State of the Union message. He urged Congress to act on price control and fair allocation of materials, while acknowledging public pressure and Republican resistance. He also noted divisions over rent controls and housing and hinted at potential TV talks.
The Frederick Cotillion Club held its annual dance Friday at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with 250 to 300 guests from California to New York. A cocktail party preceded the 10:30 pm dancing to Joe Stephens and his orchestra, followed by breakfast at 2 am. Decorations included Christmas trees and laurel in the Blue and Grey Room. Club president William M. Storm chaired arrangements led by Francis Perrott and others.
Miss Martha Jane McGee head graduate of 1942 and Henry George Miller of Mission Texas announce their engagement. McGee teaches at Brearley School New York City and pursued graduate work at Hood Iowa State Goucher and Columbia University. Miller to receive MBA at Columbia in February and is Beta Gamma Sigma member. Wedding planned for June in Pittsburgh.
Precipitation for 24 hours ending 8 am today trace. December to date 1.10 inches, normal 3.06 inches. Actual December 1946 minus 1.94 inches. Yesterday high 33, last year 51. Low last night 30, year ago 25. Sunset today 4:54 pm, sunrise tomorrow 7:30 am. Moon rises tomorrow 5:50 pm, moonset tomorrow 8:33 am.
Members of Columbia Lodge No. 58 and Lynch Lodge No. 153 A F and A Masons will meet at the Masonic Temple Sunday at 7 oclock and march to Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church for 7 30 oclock services. The annual communication will be held on the Sunday nearest St. Thomas.
Baltimore December 27 William Anderson a 28 year old Halifax Virginia farmer was held in six thousand dollar bail for grand jury action after pleading guilty before a magistrate to passing five hundred dollars in bonus checks at twelve department stores in the past three months
United Fire Company and Citizens Truck Company responded to an alarm around 6 40 this morning. A chimney at 164 B Avenue was reported afire and was extinguished with a booster stream.
A collage of notable anniversaries and birthdays lists figures such as Nicholas Roosevelt and John Lord, with a brief Today In History segment noting events from 1832 to 1956. It includes birth dates, career notes, and a horoscope advising cautious friendship choices.
Washington reports a change in policy on New Year’s Day requiring proof that a disability is service connected for out patient care and private hospital treatment. Wartime veterans retain hospitalization rights for emergencies, but non service connected cases face waiting lists and financial need proof. The shift ends automatic preferential treatment for non service connected cases.
Washington dec 27 investigations face criticism yet yield reforms. Meyers probe prompts retirement system reviews and tax rules, while Army Air Forces set up internal inquiries to prevent repeats. VA policy shifts demand service connection proof for outpatient care postmarked before midnight dec 31. Congress keeps executive agencies in check, with both sides noting overall justified reforms and safeguards.
A Frederick businessman loses a new felt hat on Christmas Eve after placing it on a hall table. It turns up on the head of a young boy playing cowboy, who believes it is his premature Santa gift and joyfully keeps it until persuaded to return it.
A reflection on steadfast faith from a missionary who visited a remote Indian village after twenty seven years. He recalls a devout Christian who faced persecution, the church of five hundred members he later found, and the reward fidelity brings. The piece contrasts faith in India with American ease and urges gratitude and perseverance.
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